These asafiri or atayef, filled with tiramisu cream are exactly the kind of twist these classic Arabic dessert needed!
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This Middle Eastern dish called "malfoof" literally means “rolled”, and describes the rolling of the cabbage leaves over a delicious rice and meat filling!
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This super quick and easy labaneh sandwich is a very popular Arabic snack that can be eaten any time of day! The combination of labaneh with fresh veggies, mint and za'atar never fails to satisfy, and is truly delicious.
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There really is nothing like the taste of homemade falafel with a side of tahini sauce and tea, accompanied by the delightful sounds of classic Arabic music, such as Fairuz, in the background to start off your day. These vegetarian fritters are a very traditional and authentic Levant dish and pack a full punch. Plus, they are extremely simple to make!
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This Palestinian makloubeh literally translates to “upside down”. It is a combination of deliciously spiced rice with eggplants and lamb and is the queen of all rice dishes!
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Ramadan just isn’t complete without these deliciously fried sweets, served up straight after we break our fast! One of my favorite desserts, the “atayef” dough is spongy, and filled with a delicious mix of cheeses that is then deep-fried and soaked with scented sugar syrup. Takes a bit of time to make, but they are worth the effort!
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This Arabic semolina cake goes by many names: hareeseh, basbouseh, or nammoura. Whatever you call it, it is a very popular dessert that is semolina based with coconut flakes, sweetened with sugar simple syrup and garnished with nuts.
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This Middle Eastern specialty is made of ground beef or lamb combined with bulgur wheat and delicious aromatic spices. It can be served as a main dish or a side dish, but is sure to satisfy you both ways!
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An incredibly delicious take on a classic Arabic dessert. These Arabic pancakes, also called asafiri or atayef, filled with caramel, bananas and whipped cream are the stuff of dreams! Don’t blame me when you find yourself unable to stop at just one!
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This is a recipe I grew up on and one that is very commonly found in Arab households. It is the easiest recipe you'll find, requiring almost no thought to put together, especially at the end of a long busy day. With the delicious combination of refreshingly tangy yogurt and perfectly cooked macaroni, you will not be disappointed.
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A Ramadan staple and one of my favorite desserts, these Arabic mini-pancakes are soft and spongy, and are filled with a deliciously rich homemade cream. Topped with pistachios and drizzled with rose and orange blossom simple syrup gives them an extra kick of sweetness. Takes a bit of time to make, but they are worth the effort!
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What happens when you take the most loved Arabic comfort food and add avocado to it? MAGIC happens! My most sought after recipe is finally here!
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Manaeesh is the ultimate Arabic breakfast that comes in different shapes and sizes with all sorts of topping variations! It’s super easy to make and you can even prepare the dough a day in advance to use the next day!
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This delicious traditional Arabic dessert is very easy to make. Scented with rose water and orange blossom water, it is light and fragrant, and is best served chilled after a heavy meal!
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A delicious Arabic twist on the classic club sandwich using some of my favorite Arabic ingredients! Ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
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This Middle Eastern dish called "mahshi" or “mahashi” literally means “stuffed”, and Arabs love stuffing every kind of vegetable imaginable! It is a delicious hearty meal that is the epitome of comfort food combining rice, meat and veggies wrapped up in the most flavorful juicy broth.
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Foul fatteh was my own special contribution to the fatteh family. I strongly believe that there is nothing that cannot be made into a delicious fatteh dish. They are easy to prepare and take no time to throw together!
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What chicken pot pie is to the West, chicken fatteh is to Arabs - the most comforting dish that is easy to prepare, incredibly delicious and super fulfilling. It is also the best way to use leftover chicken!
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